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Patriotic Poems 



BY 

D. M. KING 

Carpenter Poet 
PITTSBURGH, PA. 



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ylN ADMONITION 



Every American citizen has just reasons 
for being proud of this country. They should 
advance every noble effort to help make this 
nation of nations the foremost and greatest 
of all the nations on earth, in every achieve- 
ment that is honorable and lofty to attain. 
And more especially those who have fought, 
pled and bled, in freedom's cause, that its 
blessings on humanity may be more abund- 
antly shed. And those whose ancestors have 
fought for the interests of this country, to 
keep our God-given liberty and our emblem 
of Liberty, that eternal flag of Freedom un- 
furled. 

Many times we have been compelled to 
stand up on the field of battle and there 
defend our principles, our liberty, and our 
honor; to maintain our rights, our suprem- 
acy and keep unsullied the good name hand- 
ed down to us by our ancestors. At such 
times, sorrow's shafts have been plunged 
into our hearts, through the loss of precious 
life that these incidents entailed; yet the 
living glory we have attained, is made much 
more lasting, by far more grand and sacred, 
by the sacrifice of our noble dead, who are 
but dead in the body, for they live in the 
Spirit of Liberty, which we manifest today. 
'Tis true the mighty have tried to keep us 
in subjection, their bonds of tyranny our 
ancestors rended asunder, we have bled by 
internal strife, but have grown as one peo- 
ple in the bonds of union, to now demon- 
strate to the world that we are an accepted 
people unto God, who are predestined to 
lead the world into the better and higher 
things of life, "Peace on Earth, good will 
t'wards men." 

For we have been set apart from the world 
as a different people, greater people, more 
humane people, self-sacrificing people, of 
greater intellectual ability, capable of grasp- 
ing the highest motives of life and more 
capable of exemplifying them to all our fel- 
low men, in this great family of God ex- 
pressed in man, upon the face of this 
earth. His foot-stool. 



LEST WE FORGET 



"I will bring my people out of all 
nations into one place and give them 
a new language, even a whole language, 
they will all understand." 

Now who is he tliat dares 
To stand up today and sa.y, 
That this has not "been fulfilled 
In the United States of America"? 

Realizing this great truth. 
How expedient it is for us 
To put forth every effort 
That lies within our power, 
That the rights of man to be free 
Does not perish from off the earth, 
But also to show our appreciation 
For the great favor God has conferred 
Upon us, by giving us a chance to 
Live out our physical expression on 

Earth 
In God's "Golden Land of Promise." 

And may we all so live that 
This honor bestowed upon us, 
Will warrant a recontinuanee of 
Our future expressions in America. 

Yours to live this life 
As brave and loyal men. 
That privilege will be granted 
To re-live here over again. 



THE U. S. of A 



This is my country 

This is my Home, 

This is my Haven 
Though distant I roam; 
This is my Nation 

Best on Creation ! 

This is my birth-place 
And this is mv Home. 



AMERICA 



Behold ! the land where onee was sea 
God made anew for you and nie, 
Ho! for the land of America, 
Earth's Paradise and Heaven's day. 

Ho ! for the land we will live for ever 
Time and distance naught can sever, 
Ho ! for the land predestined great 
Honor and glory soon to take. 

Ho! for the land wherein God's Throne 
Will rest with man is truly known, 
Where His river of life thruout our 

land 
Flows freely from God's own hand. 

Ho! for the land where God will dwell 
His home with man His Prophets tell, 
This life with us He'll daily trod 
P^r we're His people and He's our God. 

Ho! for the land where ever blooms 
God's Tree of life beside the tomb, 
Twelve kinds of fruit yiekrin her sea- 
sons 
When born of judgm(^nt and spiritual 
reason. 

Ho ! for the land where death we defy 
No more sorrow nor tears to cry, 
Ho ! for the land where on Earth 
Heaven is known by wisdom's birth. 

Ho! for the land this world's salvation 
God's chosen people from all creation, 
For truth and justice by God's own 

might 
We stand to the world a guiding light. 

Ho! for the land Saint's ideal dream 
God's golden promise here redeemed, 
His presence now He does make known 
To them that have more wisely grown. 



THE IT. S. OF A:\IEKTCA 



Out of tho west 
There lias arisen 
A g'reat nation, 
Whose intelligence 
Will oui(l(. all peoi)le 
On God's creation. 

Between two oceans 
And a pile of ice, 
Lies this world's 
Fntnre paradise. 

By the Atlantic Ocean 

On the East we're hounded. 
Broad as onr principles 
T^l)on which we're founded. 

By the majestic Pacific 

We're hounded on the West, 
R(M^^resents our motives 
The highest and hest. 

We will he hounded 

On the north and south, 
By water and ice, 
Bought with a price 
And a hlood sacrifice. 

As the Atlantic and Pacific 
Wash our surf beaten shores. 
So they will for ever more ; 
Till h(^avens and earth 
Will have passed away, 
For this nation of nations 
God Iniilded to stay. 

The wise men now 
But await the time, 
This nation comes into 
Its rights sublime ; 
And takes its power 
Of God given birth. 
To guide all nations 
On .Mother Earth. 



CTTALLENGE 



Who (loii])ts we're (jfod's ])eople 
His accepted rnee on Earth, 
Who says that we are not? 
Was misinformed from ])irth. 

l^ook at our achievements 
Compare them witli the ag'e, 
Then dig up tlie prophecies 
Of ancient seers <nid sage. 

Spanned the Atlantic Ocmn 
With a bridge of floating steel, 
Became tlie world's hanker 
In its most gigantic deal. 

Furnished the world subsistence 
A victory and glorious peace, 
Gave oppressed their Liberty 
]\Iade the War of Nations cease. 

With a grand sc^lective army 
Pride of the brave and free. 
From the rule of Autocracy 
W(^ rescued all humanity. 

By our super intelligence 
We hav(^ made it manifest, 
And proved to all creation 
That we'i'e God's very best, 

'I\) I'ule this worhl pi'edestined 
Witli intelligence and love. 
By helping all the nations 
Do the will of (Jod above. 



GOD'S ACCEPTED RACE 



Ever since the world began 
God has had a f'aA^ored race, 
'Twas they most enlightened 
For all creation set the pace. 

The Jews wero a favored people 
In the days of old we're told, 
^Tirades were most daily done 
And deeds of valor, brave and bold 

God sent His only begotten Son 
To teach them face to face, 
They crucified Jesns Christ 

Whicli brought tliem to disgrace. 

For tlie lienefit of all ereation 
Then God witli thought in mind, 
Cast about His glances 

A more faithful race to find. 

Decided to Iniild One 
On plans more sulUime, 

Free from tlie curse of unbeli(^f 
To make His glory shine. 

So the heroic and courageous 
The kind hearted and the true, 
From out the different nations 
He chose the accepted few. 

Some very brilliant minds 
Some very wise ones too, 

To build God's own accepted people 
To rep]a<'(^ the ancient Jew. 

He sent them to Americn 
Beyond the mighty sea. 
Here we stand the chosen 

For this acce])t(Hl i-ace to be. 



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Our ancestors were the honored 
Foundation from which to huild, 
We are the consecrated concepts 
God's glorious plan to fulfill. 

Let us l)uild to the standard 
That elevates all man-kind, 
From woe and want and strife 
To a harmony that's Divine. 

Let us build with charity 
The essence that's sublime. 
That elevates the unlearned 
And brightens up the mind. 

That no misplaced confidence 
Nor gross breach of trust. 
Will sever our relations 

With our God of the living Just. 



UNCLE sa:m 



"]\Iy son be good and do good, 
Learn the world to live and let live. 
And to do unto their fellow men. 
As they would have done unto them. 

"By My grace set the world a pace 
And I will go before thy face, 
Live for Me and all humanity 
And I will bless and dwell with Thee." 



UNCLE SA:\r AND LIBERTY 



Undo Snm and Liliortv 
Enlio'litons the whole world, 
With our prineiples of humanity 
Where e'er ''Old Glory" is unfurled. 

Like the sun's majestic splendor 
That shines for one and all, 
So our blessings of Liberty 
On every one doth fall. 

Our prineiples of justice 
Were born to never die, 
And our mercy freely Hows 
From fount's that's never dry. 

Proud of Uncle Sam and Liljorty 
Now this is the reason why, 
We are Freedom's holy children 
Tn God's Own family, you and T, 

Growing up in the world together 
Some great good to do in life, 
By furthering our nol)le principals 
Treat every one just right. 

That all in time may rally 
Round the grandest flag 'eres been 
And exemplify out teachings 
"Be good and just to men." 



U. S. :\1AR1NE 



A sailor soldier 
Upon the mighty sea. 
Defending national honor 
With alert dexterity; 
Freedom of the ocean 
For commerce on the main. 
Valiant and courageous 
Libei'tv eternal to maintain. 



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LTHEHTY DEFINP]!) 



Lilierty is a fundamental principle 

That one and all .should exj)rpss, 

It is a God given privileoe 

With which U. S. citizens are hlesse I. 

Our free will demands it 
In all walks and stations in lii 
As conscience sees fit to use it 
In cases both just and right. 

In ine exercise of all duties 
Under bondage on(> must be, 
Restricted by limitations 
To render an unjust decree. 

Charity is better exemplified 
In dealings fair and square. 
By fully exercising Liberty 
AVith good judgm'ent and care. 



POSSIBLE 



Theodore in Russia 

To manage the Bear, 

Would make a "NEW PRUSSIA 

IN THAT HOME OVER THERE 

how I love You ! 

World's rule, Mine Frau. 

Germany will be divided 

Uncle Sam'l show how. 



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LIBERTY 



Liberty, Oli Liberty 

Tlioii Goddess of light, 
The motlier of love 

And all things right. 

Thy glory dotli shine 

In this "world's night/' 
As beams the rays 

Of God's sun light. 

At tlie Throne^ of (Jod 

Thou takest thy stand, 
To guide the walks 
Of honorable man. 

To all who look up 

Thy wonders to behold, 

Is born a great truth 
Unto their soul. 

Thou guidest to (}od 

And maketh men free, 
Thou lovest humanity 
"Oh sweet Liberty." 

Our sons of truth 

Thy banner shall l)ear, 

Our Khig. "Old Glory" 

To the ends of everywhere. 

Till all shall know 

Thou makest them free. 
And givest the world 
Its sweet Liberty. 

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l.IBERTY BELL 



Tins is tho l)ell 

Tliat ])rou(lly s])oke, ( 

Fr('(Ml()m 's iiK'ssage I 

h'rom its hrond throat. 

Its huge iron tongue 

(yried loud and long, 
You're Free! You're Free 

Ding Dong, Ding Dong. 

With eacJi sweet sound 

Of Freedom 's notes. 
Came hallelnjahs 

From patriots' throats. 

A nation born 

This eai'th to trod, 
Witli freemen's rights 

By the will of God. 

Its clarion penis 

^lueh joy revealed, 
While hearts of oak '■ 

With faith they steeled. 

Its eiieering notes 

i\Iade the welkin ring, 
And our people 

A new song sing. 

The louder it rang 

The i)hiiner it spoke, 
You're Free! You're Free! 

With joy it broke. 

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MOTHKTJS OF IJRIORTV 

Alotlicrs of Lilici'ty, 
Thai list to tho cnll, 
When ti;n-ail!'tli the W(M'](1 
Tlious ji-nves1 Thy ?ill 
When swayed in ilic balaiici' 
IMon's ri^'hts. to lu^ I'rco, 
No])1y tzavcst Thy sons 
I^'or s\v(M't IJlxM'ty. 

Mothoi's of LilxM'ty, 

Sacriii('(\ and 1()\'(\ 

Tliy offerings for FiuMvlom 

Arc noted above ; 

The aniicls of ireav(>n 

Now tell the sweet stoiy, 

TTow niotliets lo\'(^ with (,'lirist's 

Shineth in (Jloi'y. 

I\](Uhers of Lihei'ty, 
Of (Inly and deeds, 
Tiiy fame is recorded 
In Cod 's ' ' l^ook of needs ; ' ' 
Thy sons that thon iiavest 
This world to make free, 
With honor and g'lory 
Will decorate The(\ 

Mothers of LihcM'ty, 
Tha.t stood for Ihe riij-ht. 
And helped to luring ahonl 
The downfall of '':\ligiit :"' 
Whose sons made the world safe 
From tyi'anny's i-od. 
And proved to all demons 
That real lo\'e was (!od. 



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IMOTTTRIIS OF nEM()(MIA(^V 



Join oil I' jissociMtioii 
The iMollii'i's of Domoeraey, 
Ijc patriotic and fraternal 
lie!]) lo down antocracy. 

Give onr Naliant soldiers 
Vonr veiy best sn|)])ort, 
Lend every kind attention 
TIii>li morals hold the fort. 

l^it yonr very lieart and soul 
Into oui' ('Onntry's defense, 
P>y doinji' some t»()od tni'n 
Foi onr boys out in the treneh. 

Svvectln'art, home and mother 
Are his sacred thiuiis in life. 
It is vital that you l)ack him 
To he a winner in tliis hj^lit. 

Help him now to realize 
Mow proud you are of it. 
That nothing can defeat 
His Yankee pluck and o^rit. 

Hoost his iiiiiitinii' spirit 
Make his liojx^s to hii>her soar, 
It will kill the terrors 
Of the (hvadfnl battle's roar. 

II(^1[) hi'ii to be coura^'eous 
DifHcnlties to o'er come, 
With a suj)i'eme assurance 
That is second to none. 



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A ^rOTTTER'S PRAYER 



For luM' ])oy ovor tliorc 

O God, hoar this 

A inoth(^r's hiniil)](' prayer, 

O list 'ye anpjols 

That tread the "Golden stair;" 

To tlie earnest ontponrinp^s 

Of a true and noble sord, 

As her lieart's desire in secret 

To the Master's ])ein^' told. 

A 1)1 ea to God for inerey 

To spare her pride and .joy. 

And i-elui'n safe home to her 

Her valiant soldier hoy. 

After tlie war is over 

And vietory has been won, 

Return to me. O Tord, 

My loyal soldier son. 

O God, go Thoii with him 

Tn this strn^^le for the rii^ht, 

B(^ his eomfort and ))i"()teet him 

With, the ^lory of Thy mi^'ht; 

Re his shield and l)nekler 

Tlis s1att" that lionor brink's. 

Till r(^aee outspreads aii^ain 

O'er <'arth her IToly winii's. 

In the midst of slaH£'ht(M' 

Wh(-ii the battler's at its heioht, 

Be to him his hel])er 

A safe refuf»'e in the ti^'ht; 

Thoiisdi iii'im death stalks 



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Wlu^ri^'or lio wnlks. 

And ('()untl('ss millions shiin, 

S]);)]'*' 1110 my |)r'(M'i()ns hoy, 

l.(»t not my liojx's he vain. 

(live to liim the spirit 

Tlnil i'ais(Ml ii|) .)('sns Christ, 

Thai no powci* on oarth can harm liim 

In this world's awt'nl nijLi'ht : 

Give to liim the knowledge 

Tliat he's fio'htini^' for the right, 

Show him Heaven's open Portals 

Where trnth is shining bright. 

Tell him Thou art with him 

Every step of tlu^ way. 

That the agents of the l)e\'il, ne\'ei' 

O'er the just shall rule a day; 

Keep him, guide him, and uj)lifl him, 

Make liim walk the higher lifi' 

Then, return to me. Oh I^oi-d, 

Mv son of righteous miglit. 



See "Old Glory" flying high 
P'^reedom's emblem in the sky, 
Men's striven CTod has given 
]-iiberty shall nevei' die. 

On to vietory we shall go 
While the world will truly know, 
We'i'e a faithful ehosen band 
1)V (Jod's grace we firmly stand. 



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KED CKOSS NURSKS 



Aiio'ols of i\r(^r('y 
Inspired from ril)ov(% 
Sacrifices provini*' 
('hnrify's love. 

M()V(m1 by suff(M'iiig' 
Hardships to ix'ar, 
Hearts touched with pity 
World's sorrowM to sliare. 

Christ in your soul 
lIe(Ml(4h the call. 
Patiently sti'iving 
To aid theiii that fall. 

White robetl anfi'cls 
ITumanity's soul, 
Tliat suffers an^iuisli 
At niis(My\s toll. 

Clo^e to the '-Master" 
Hearts heat the faster, 
Witii (lod's love you share 
For unf(U'tunates to care. 

Now (Jod has the i)o\v(M' 
Ixulini'' each houi', 
TTis will alone ^ave 
^'ou pei'inission to save. 

(lOfl aid aiid pi'otect you 
l^>y His Own Will. 
(Jod bless and keej) you 
Vdui' inissi(Mi to fuHill. 

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assi:ran(^e 



Lot not yoirr 1'aitli 

In Uncle S;ii)i Ix' sh.-ikon, 

Tlic lioclic nnd the ITiin 
Shnll. 1)(" tnkcn. 

"Peace on cMrtli 

Good will t'wni'ds nicn," 
In the riitnrc 

Sludl reiiin niifiin. 
I^iit a lasting' peace 

Will only ])niyer bi'in^-, 

On Fr-eedoni's IFoIy \vinij:s; 
A I'.i^iiteons victoiy 

To the iioble just 

Whih' arii^'els s\v(»e1ly sinir. 

In TIkm", Oh Lord, ^ve [)ut 
[our trust. 



Tn rei^ards to this war heinii' fought 
in the spirit, as strenuously as in the 
(h'sh, the t'ollovvin<^' piece, Assurance, 
was rec(M\'ed l»y tlious^ht vihj-ation, I'roiu 
the hii>her intelligence after a continucMJ 
bantering, from, a German Spirit as to 
Ihe outcome of the sti'ife. After 1 had 
deli\'ei'ed 1o him this my Spirit given 
message, lie ceased 1o I'ui'lher (pu>stion 
the ResuH. 



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THE SALVATION ARMY 



Til tJic World's War 
Tho Kaiser gave birtli. 
Involving' most nations 
Of importance on earth. 

When France ran red 
Witli our heroe's gore. 
And the huge guns' thunder 
Shook Xetlierland's shore. 

Whih^ ])rutes of Hades 
Witli a fiendisl] might, 
Tortured and ravished 
With frantic delight. 

While ramparUn] by hell ' 
And these devils rage.i. 
When death stalked forth 
Like a fiend uncaged ; 

And levied Ids toll 
Of precious young life, 
In those innocent slain 
Called supreme sacrifice. 

To our hoys Tliou gavest 
In this caldron of hate. 
Regardless of any creed 
Or their ultimate fate. 

Tilings that wer(^ good 
To cheer and sustain. 
Their life and hopes 
Without tlioiifirht of t»'ain. 



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Soldiers of Salvation 
Of Christ on the cross. 
■ Thou gavest like Him 
To all free of cost. 

Thy crowning- Glory 
By dross is not told. 
In massive structures 
Or tons of pure gold. 

But Thy deeds prove 
Right from the soul, 
Tliou doest real good 
As did Clirist of old. 



ATTENTION 



Do not brag 

But honor the tiag, 
Remember the God we trust ; 

This is your chance 

To gain an advance, 
And fight for a cause that is just. 

At the end of life's story 

God will crown with glory, 
A faitli that is true to its trust. 

Jn His mansions of rest 

To abide with the blessed, 
Where dwelleth the true and the just. 



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BONDS OR BONDAGE 



Bonds of Li1)erty 
Are for sale today, 
As Freedom and Bondage 
In the balance sway; 
Yonr dollars will save 
Life to this nation gave, 
You dare not sacrifice 
What have j^ou to say? 

Must we set a ])rice 
On a hero's life. 
Or what money will buy 
That son from you and I? 
Stop not to falter 
To beckon the halter. 
Empty your coffers 
On Liberty's Altars 
And save all today. 

Give up your gold 
If you can't fight, 
Be a hero in conscioncr' 
If you lack in might ; 
For U. S. or the Kni r:' 
Choose ye tliis day. 
What nation yon sci v(» 
By the money you pay. 



Our freedom has been questioned 
Its right to live on earth, 
God will be our protector 
For he gave "Our Freedom," birth. 



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THE AMP]RTCAN FLAG 



There's an emblem of Freedom 
That floats on the breeze, 
O'er a God-guided nation 
And upon the high seas. 

'Tis the Banner of Liberty 
That reflects from on high, 
Freedom's intrinsic excellencies 
That never can die. 

"Tis an Ensign oF Purity 
That flaunts to the world, 
The principles of justice 
Where'er it's unfurled. 

'Tis a Token of Humanity 
Among the nations of eartli, 
That proclaims we're God's ])eople 
By virtue of our birth. 

For Freedom was impregnant 
In our forefathers' soul, 
By the blood of our patriots 
We've paid Inrth's toll. 

The Angels of heaven 
Around it doth hover 
This God given emblem 
All the world over. 

'Tis the red, white and blue 
That tells Freedom's sweet story. 
Our Star Spangled Banner 
We call ''OLD GLORY." 



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OCR FLAG'S ORIGIN 



It was conceived of inspiration 
Straight from God's very Throne, 
Where Liberty, Truth and Justice 
In their virgin states are known. 

Born of trials and tribulaticns 
When the oppressor's hand was felt, 
Li})erty's emblem of Freedom 
With us as a chosen people dwelt. 

Christened with fire and smoke 
While torn by shot and shell. 
Where fierce the battle raged 
And our heroes fought and fell. 

Baptized with precious blood 
From noble, unselfish hearts. 
On Liberty's Holy Altars shed 
By our immortal Patriots. 

Blood stained and Battle scaricd 
It reflects both near and far. 
Freedom's light to the world 
Like the bright and ^loriiing Star. 

Red stripes and white stripes 

With its starry field of blue. 

Emblematic of life sacrificed 

That bought Freedom for me and you, 

]\L'y it ever wave paramount 
Over every land and sea, 
Its destiny the everlasting 
In the realms of Eternity. 



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OUR STANDARD 



All liail ye our Banner 
The flag of tlie free. 
This God-given en!]>]ein 
Of man's Liberty; 
The ensign of Jnstiee 
Oui* token of Love, 
Born of ins])i ration 
From Heaven ahove. 

ITnfnrl this, our Standard, 

Let float on the breeze. 

Love's healing inliuenee 

This world's troubles to ease; 

In <nTry foreign country 

That lies under the sun. 

May the Stars and Stripes wave 

'Till God's Kingdom has eome. 

The Ameriean Flag 
Doth flaunt to the world, 
i\lan 's emancipation 
Where' er it's unfurled; 
Humanity's symbol 
To nations of earth. 
Proclaims we're God's people 
By virtue of birth. 

Freedom was imp regnant 

In Puritan Souls, 

By^ our Patriot's blood 

We hav(^ ])aid birtli's toll ; 

Our ])rave sons fouglit and died 

P'or man to be free. 

And their Victory won 

For the world Liberty. 



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OLD GLORY 



Old Glory's the pride of our nation 
The enihlem of the free find the brave, 
God's Token of Honor and Jnstiee 
That the strengtli of true Liberty gave : 
It represents all that is noble 
To the honest intelligent mind. 
In principles high and expansive 
And for the Freedom of all mankind. 

All hail the glad tidings its message 
As a light to the feet of the world, 
Freedom and Democracy ruleth 
Wheresoever Old Glory's unfurled; 
'Twill shine while all others are fading 
In the hearts of the Loyal and True, 
Our Standard Old Glory for ever 
That eternal old Red, White and Blue. 

It's the flag our ancestors gave us 
When freedom was beginning to grow. 
Our heroics defended its honor 
^[any ti'eading ])are feet in the snow : 
To this Flag Old Glory is rallied 
The flowers of the Knighthood of old. 
In valiant and Patriotic Spirits 
ITeroir' deeds 1)y n(^w hearts retold. 

The ])eople on earth bow in reverence 
Tlieir tribute of respect to pay, 
To our Flag, this Star Spangled Banner 
For to Freedom she blazes the way ; 
That all nations just like one family 
All others' rights to exist will respect. 
That the l)lessings of (lod Almighty 
With a grandeur from all will reflect. 



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MY COUNTRY'S FLAG 



My Country's Ping- 
It is to ni(\ 
An enil)leni 
Of Liberty, 
Thy folds 1 lov(-; 
Real Freemen's homes 
It designates, 
God's blessings free 
For all to take. 
Sweet Liberty. 

I love thy stripes 
Of Red and Wiiite, 
Your starry held 
Of azure Blue, 
Souls of heroes 
Speaking thru ; 
Comes the message 
Unerring true 
Wave for ever 
Dear Old Glory. 

My Country's Flag 
Will always h(\ 
The grandest sight 
For eyes to see, 
]\Iy soul's (1(^1 ight : 
Truth and .Jiistiee 
Is rightly tauglit, 
Under its folds 
My father fought. 
For Liberty. 

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A CAT.L TO KALLY 



Come rally 'round our dear old flaii: 
The grandest that was ever. 
Join hearts and liands in unison 
Willi the bonds that never sever. 

Come rally to our Standard 
That makes all mankind free. 
While praising God Almighty 
For' Ilis blessings of Lilierty. 

Come rally to our good b'ag 
That grand Red, White and Blue, 
Speak anew your views of Loyalty 
And swear that you'll ho true. 

Come rally to that no])le Flag 
None's worthier ever been, 
Symbolic of our principles 
''Be good and just to iiicn." 

Come rally to our Emblem 
That gave Freedom at your birth. 
And made the Light of Liberty 
To shine more bright on earth. 

Come rally to our Banner 
That tells freedom's sweetest story. 
Stands for Humanity and Justice 
Our Sacred Flag Old Glory. 

Come rally to our Symbol 
That bespeaks of Truth and Love, 
Who's design by inspiration 
Was I'orn from (Jod above. 



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OVERSEAS" DITTY EEAG 



Tliis is the Service Flag 
For oiir boys ''Overseas," 
In that inaelstix)!!! of strife 
Figliting for Lilx^rty. 

It speaks of fierce combats 
With the Cannibal Hun, 
Hardships and sacrifice 
'Till A^ictory is won. 

Red star and star of Gold 
Each have a volum told, 
As to tlie Human Soul 
War's horrors they unfold. 

Each star represents to me 
Where'er this Flag's unfurhxl, 
Heroes who bravely made 
Better conditions in the world. 

Display this Service Flag 
With a just and righteous pride, 
For numy are the heroes 
For you and me have died. 

Raise it as a Token 
To honest well-earned fame, 
Honor them M^ho honored 
Your Country and Your Name. 

Now wh(m you see tliis Flag- 
Please offer up a prayer. 
Unto God Almighty 
For Our Roys ''Over There." 



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A HERO'S FLAG 



This is the Service Flag 
We have for our boys in war, 
Encli one lias a star to shine 
Asj it waves above our door. 

It speaks of love and duty 
Of home and dear ones too. 
Tells of a brave noble heart 
And a hero staunch and true. 

The tiny star that stands alone 
In tliat block of spotless white, 
Will shine afar like the Morning Star 
With bravery's luster bright 
After the battlo's night. 

Xow when tlie war is over 
And my boy comes back to me, 
A Hero's face I know I'll see 
With Freedom's glory shine. 
When again I look upon 
That brave soldier boy of mine. 

I liought my boy a Service flag 

In honor to his name, 

And every morning rain or shine 

I raise this tlag 

For that brave boy of mine 

Wet or dry this flag shall fly 
From early dawn till late at nighl, 
Tluit every heart shall know aright 
I have a hero in this fight. 

I raise this Service flag 
In honor of my son's name, 
For Freedom and Democracy 
]\Iy work will not be vain. 



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He will ])()lisli up tliat star 

To make Old Glory shine, 

And if he dies 1 '11 meet him 

Where the "Hells of Heaven" chime. 

A symbol of honor to my son's name 
For Riehard King hy Volunteering — 
Showed the world that lie was game. 
As it floats majestic to the breeze 
It reflects from God on high, 
Freedom's light for all mankind 
My son pledged never to let die. 

Raise this flag and let it wave 
In honor to our noble brave, 
List' not to chaff and chide 
For they stem the battle's tide. 

P^reely go where you dare not trod. 
Face the Beast's cruel war-god. 
Give themselves a living sacrifice 
TIk^ world to have Democracy and life. 



OVERSEAS" FLAG" 



As I hung it in the \vin(h)\v 
With a patriotic })ride. 
My heart swelled within m^ 
The tears I scarce could liide ; 
For T knew that many heroes 
Wlio went forth to strive, 
Wouhl return no more to us 
In the l)odv and alive, 



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A CALL TO AR.MS 



War's wild elanior filled our land 
While destruction swept the seas, 
Deeds of a. hostile nation 
Have menaced our Liberty. 

Insults hurled, flaunts to the world 
That cowards doth here abide, 
Heroes chafe, while fools laugh 
Their cowardice to hide. 

Oft we're told we're sold for gold 
America's "too proud to Ught," 
That in our greed, we see no need 
But a "Peace at any price." 

Arise ! Ye Sons of Freedom 

Ye heroes to honor's call, 

Wield your zeal, vengeance to deal 

And civilize the Kaiser's Cannil)als. 

Stay not ! Your faces all aflame 
Witli the shame of wounded pride, 
Away today ! Hasten, to the fray 
Your indignant grief to hide. 

Strike ! for Liberty and God 
This Freedom's Land we love. 
Strike ! for your Yankee pride 
That was born of Pilgrim blood. 

Strike ! for lif(% home and mother 
Loved ones, and those things higlier, 
Strike! in humanity's name 
And brand th.em all a liai'. 



Ood doth arm the patriot 
And steel his heart to strive. 
He fortifies his nol)le soul 
To conquer or to die. 



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LOYALTY 



Loyalty means to })e 
Honorable and just, 
Unerring and faithful 
And true to your trust. 

Steadfast to duty 
Unswerving to laws, 
Exemplifying valor 
In any good cause. 

Plaudits of the world 
Are at your command, 
For proving your Loyalty 
In a way that is grand. 

Fame is no respecter 
Of persons or race, 
Loyalty's proved nobly 
When death one must face 

Now to be real Loyal 
One must look to the need. 
Where sacritice speaks 
By word, act and deed. 

For the welfare and progress 
Of this, our Fair Land, 
Love of country and loyalty 
Goes forth hand in hand. 

Liberty and justice 
Guides Loyalty aright, 
And love for Humanity 
Is its essence of Life. 



33 



PATRFOTISAI 



Some men's ])atri()tism we would think 
Consists only b}- words of the mouth, 
Seemhis^ly not one whit sincere 
Perchance by no sign devout. 

Until some vital crisis doth arise 
Then Alan will hoht until he dies. 
And suspicion's scattered fragments lies 
\\'ithering and dies, before our eyes. 

Deep in his bosom a spark of light 
Hidden far from our mortal sight. 
Until it's fanned into a :<lame 
And l)ursts asunder condition's chain. 

Then like a rnightv host incarnate 
A fan dares to do for any old fate, 
r.attlcs for his country, the while 
Like fon.d mother lights for her child. 

Nor staved his righteous ])assion risen 
Until the victor's crown is given, 
/vlth.ough deep oceans doth lie between 
Don't forget 'tis his to get and not to dream. 

The most peaceful men who strife abhor 
Bcconie the most vrdiant in times of war, 
5^0 real patriotism is hard to recognize 
"Til comes that time, to do or die. 

1'o ]^rotect country, our home and rights 
And our sacred honor to uphold. 
Will von know the kind of patriotism 
'Ph.-it is born with man. in his Soul. 



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MY REGARDS 



Give my regards 

To the Army and Navy, 

Valiant Wai'riors 

Of old Uncle Sam. 

Pav mv respects 
To' His Tars and Marines, 
Talons and teeth of 
1'his li'rcat fiii'litini^' man. 

Pay them my tribute 
or righteous esteem, 
To lighteii all duties 
And bring pleasant dreams. 

(?i\(' them my love 
I)y word of mouth told, 
In a heart-felt way 
To gladden (^ach soul. 

Give them my blessings 
With a hearty good will. 
To liven their spirits 
And make their nerves thi'ill. 

Give them my Faith 
That cannot be shaken, 
Real Freemen to Irondage 
Will never be. taken. 

M'hey know the issu(^ 
Democracy \'or all, 
The world now travaileth 
They've answercul Iku' call. 

Go forward to battle 
To do your full [)art, 
For God's Own Kingdom 
With (Mirist in your lieart- 



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ON TO BERLIN 



Across the wide ocean 
P- recious souls we send, 
Uncle Sammy's fighters 
BraA^e and loyal men; 
On the way to Bei-lin 
See our peace-makers go, 
With our flag -'Old Glory" 
A Victory to bestow. 
Sammy's on to Berlin 
Full two million strong, 
With our world's saviors 
A mighty valiant throng: 
On the way to Berlin 
See the Yankees go, 
IT. S. to crown with glory 
As victory they bestow. 
On the way to Berlin 
Striking right and left. 
Like a flash of lightning 
Foeman's ranks they cleft; 
Hordes and hosts of mighty 
Scattered as by wind. 
By our sprightly Yankees 
Marching to Berlin. 
See the haughty Boche 
How he stands aghast. 
While our sprightly Yankees 
Thru his columns dash ; 
Angels guide their footsteps 
Where victory shine bright. 
Valor crowns with glory 
Our champions of the right. 
Death hath not a terror 
For our gallant boys. 
Sleep for but a moment 
A short rest to enjoy; 
Jesus soon will call them 
From out the silent tomb. 
Arise ye Sons of Freedom 
Peace eternal blooms. 



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WE WTLTi BAdK YOU 



We will back you 
Jack Pershing, 
A luindred million strong. 

W(^ will sui)port you 

And cheer you, 
With our wealth and song. 

We will pay you 

A grand tribute, 
Our honor and respect; 

And all of your 

Brave soldiers, 
We will not forget. 

We will pray to God 

For victory, 
At the battle 's"h(nght; 

To guide you 

And protect you, 
By the glory of ITis might. 

We will pray for 

^Ministering Angels, 
In this bloody strife ; 

To comfort 

And reassure you. 
Thru the world's awful night. 

When the strife 

At last is ended. 
Back home you all return; 

We will fete you 

And we'll treat you, 
In a way for kings to learn. 

We will crown you 
With a glory, 
Like our flag we unfurl; 

Thou and thine oui* valiant 

Pea ('('-makers. 
The saviors of the world. 



37 



LOYALTY'S REGARDS 



Hero's to the women 
Tho ]\rothors of Prance, 
Whose sons tliose heroes 
Stayed tlie German advance. 
Here's^ to the brave 
That won the Marne fight. 
That proved to the world 
Right was their might. 
Here's to the Martyrs 
For freedom's cause, 
Helped save dear France 
From t]i(» Vulture's claws. 
LLere's to France and 
Her staunch patriots. 
They have won the love 
Of all loval hearts. 



^ly hoy has gone over the ocean 
]\Iy ])oy has gone over the sea, 
]\Iy boy has gone over to France 
To fight for Democracy. 

My heart is tilled witli contrition 
My soul overflows witli woe. 
My spirit's depressed with anguish 
Of a fear that God only know«. 

steam ye ships over tlie ocean 
Then plow ye skips over the sea, 
O s})eed ye shi])s over tlie ocean 
And ))ring baek my ])()y to me. 



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FRANCK 



Oh France, La Helle France 
With liillt-5 and valleys green, 
Grand France, Glorious France 
Nature's own realistic dream. 

Proud France, Noble France 
With thy worthy patriots, 
Staunch France, Pathetic 

France 
With loyal bleeding- lienrts. 

Sad France, Precious France 
Thy cry was heard, Amen, 
Just France, Faithful France 
God aid did truly send. 

Dear France, Heroic France 
Thy borders shall extend. 
Poor France, to I\Iighty France 
Great among tlie sons of men. 

True France, Trusting France 
Sweet i)eace shall be thy lot. 
Rich PVance, Honorable France 
Ne'er sliall tliy valor be forgot. 

Free France, Happy F^rance 
Not for Diverse times to end, 
Live France, Eternal France 
God's ])lesings to you send. 

Gay Fra,nce, Joyful France 
Thy cup shall overflow, 
Vive La France, La Belle France 
Tlu.' worhl thv Glories know. 



It is nice for a man 
To sit on liis hams, 
And tell others what to do : 
But it takes a ram 
Listead of a man, 
To ))utt some ideas thru. 



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OTK ri^OMISKS UEDKKArKl) 



Across tlic ■■ l>iM(lt>'(' of Promise" 

Thru till' mist of many years, 

Troo}) our uiiiihty fiolitcrs 

To quoll our Allies' fears. 

In tile book of Promises 

For the future to fulfill, 

Washiuo'ton wrote it there 

T^^y th(^ Craee of God "T will 

i^end forward to your reseue 

T'nele SamV' best fighting men." 

So to France we sent Pershing 

Like La Fayette our God sencl. 

Stay not this stream of life 

To stem the ])attle's tide, 

Remer.ilier gallant Frenchmen 

r^'^or our Kr(>e;i;^m fought and died. 

b'iglit 1 till victoiy rings triumphant 

h^iom ( vcuy rock and nnirmuring rill. 

So La. l^^ayc^tte ca'i say to Washington 

"You've more tha': pa.id the bill." 



A BOY S(M)TTT 



A valiant littb^ man. 
Apt in the defensi^ 
Of his native hind ; 
Strategics, tactics learning. 
For great things yearning 
As a Famous l^ov Scout. 



Wrap him in our flag* forever 
h\ \\w fobls of the Hvd, White and Blue 
For he was a soldier and a liei'o 
And an Aiin'i'ican thru and tlii'u. 



<0 



THE :nntii 



Sny! (lid you sec their picture? 
Ill the Pittshurii'h Suuday Post, 
The pick of our stnuuehest men 
Our boys of whom wo hoast? 
A group of tile very littest 
As fine as you'll ever se(% 
Pennsy's 819th regiment 
In training' at (^aiiip Lee. 
Hardy, willing and eourageons 
Nor fear they to dare to do, 
Just give them the tip to ship 
They'll hring- victory hack to you. 
The Kaiserites and Fritzies 
The Hoches and the Ilun, 
Will he as meek as kittens 
When these boys' work is done. 
The pride of all America 
The iron tist of Uncle Sam, 
Ponnsy's dauntless Legions 
Will the gates of Perl in ram. - 
xMarch her streets triumphant 
AVith ''Old Glory" flying high, 
i^'i fes and drums a beating 
Singing '^Yankee Doodle" do or die. 



All hail the l)rave 

The staunch and true, 

The men with a will 

That (hire to do. 

Who faces all trials 

With vigor and zest, 

And bring out of chaos 

A brilliant success. 



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THE :m)ih 



I gazed upon a picture 
Tlie kind you seldom see, 
Thirty-four hundred faces 
Were looking straight at me. 

Tl.e 32()th regiment 
Now stationed at ('amp Lee, 
Part of Pennsy's Infantry 
For duty "'Over Sea." 

Uncle Sam's Peace-makers 
Our Saviors of the world. 
That follow "Old Glory" 
Where ever she's unfurled. 

Cheerful, fearless and undaunted 
Thrills of contidence they awake, 
In the souls of every patriot 
As a g-lance one chances to take. 

]\Iay God guide and protect them 
When the battle rages high, 
Be their help and comfort 
When death is stalking nigh. 

Be to them a safe refuge 
That naught Init You can give. 
While they fight foi' Liberty 
And the riglits for man to live. 



My heart with pride is ])eating 
I can no longer stay, 
Widows and orphans weeping 
And Liberty is at bay. 

Uncle Sam is calling me 
Across the deep blue sea, 
'er to France and far av;ay 
To fight for Liberty. 

He asks me like a patriot 
^ly services to give, 
Sacrifice my life perhaps 
For the rights of man to live. 



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THE ;^7TI1 OHIO V()iJTNTP]EKS 



We are the Thirty-Seventh 

Oliio vohmteers, 
That attracts your attention 

And draws your hearty eh(H^rs. 
The boys for soldier duty 

That allays all your fears, 
That brings peace and democracy 

Safe-guards the nation's years. 
Victory, Honors and Glory 

Prescribed l)y saint and seers, 
For we're the Thirty-Seventh 

Ohio volunteers. 

We're on our way to Victory 

In the footsteps of Fame, 
Lots of pep like double time 

All hail our honored name. 
The world will proclaim us 

The best that's in the Oame, 
For every man's a Hero 

From Ohio we came. 
We're marching on to Victory 

The Kaiser's Cannibals to tame, 
For we're th(^ dauntless fighters 

Tlie Tliirty-Seventh is our name. 

War's lories crown our efforts 

We go forth to achieve, 
Peace will shine with splendor 

When the war clouds leave ; 
Fond hoi)es will be realized 

After the l)attle's night, 
When the foc^ is vanquishini 

Tho stubborn be the fight; 
For (lod will not deny us 

Crusaders of the Right, 
That brings to earth such blessings 

As the Kingdom of Christ. 



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OHIO TO THE FRONT 



Wo oamo from the liills and the valleys 
From the cities, the workshops and farm, 
We answered the call of onr nation 
When she sounded war's cry of alarm. 
We came from the State of Ohio 
Fam.ed for her fighter, fitted and game 
Whose heroes of old did hattle we're 

told, 
For tJie glory of lier valiant name. 
Tlie pick and pride of the Stable. 
The flow'r of tlie free and the l)rave. 
We will l)rino' to Oliio a blessing 
From far over tlie ocean wave. 
For we're sons of tl''^ prent and mighty 
That never knew of fear or defeat, 
We'll fight the Imps of old Satan 
The traditions of our Fathers to keep. 
We will wrest from the bold Foeman 
A victory, that all will be proud, 
Tlie world will shout the glad tidings 
Tiiat \he '"Mighty," to tlie Yankees have 

liowed. 



U. S. MARINES 



First in war 
Victory and peace. 
The safeguards 
Of our nation. 

They're daunted not. 
By dangers frought 
Their victory's wrought, 
Rv mightv exertation. 



44 



CUPID AS A PATRIOT 



Dan (Ui[)i(l is a patriot 
Ilis t'aiiie is world renowned. 
For all our boys we have in war 
A Sweetheart he has found. 

He w^ent with them across the sea 

To fight for Liberty, 

And brought them safe back home again 

All crowned with Victory. 

Sure lie lias the Yankee Spirit 
Their grit and pluck combined, 
As with love's sweet tendrils 
Hearts together lie did ])ind. 

His tender shoots of aft'ection 
Just like the bright sunshine, 
Opened up a fount of l^lessings 
For your dear boy and mine. 

A soldier's dream of Paradise 
Is victory, home and wife, 
Sweetheart, mother and family 
Are his dearest things in life. 

So here's to Dan Cupid 
With all his arts and wiles. 
As heart to heart he gathers 
With winks and blinks and smiles. 

Here is to the model home 
Where love will reign supreme, 
And happy children's prattle 
Make life an ideal dream. 



As light o'er comes the darkness 
And the day reigns supreme over night, 
So Liberty, Truth and Justice 
Will conquer the wrong with right. 



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SWEETHEART 



Swc(4lieart ! Oh ! Sweetlieart 
What memories have I awoke. 
And tender sentiments reeall 
As this dear name is spoke. 

AA^liat tlirills of pleasure 
And I'apture fills the soul. 
What intoxications of delight 
Lie at the Sweetheart's goal! 

What a haven of mortal ])liss 
In fancy's realms you hold. 
In the sway of your embrace 
What oldon dreams are told I 

Wiiat ecstasies of pure delight 
Doth sway the human mind, 
And where ever will we find 
Like emotions of you.r kind ! 

could we for ever revel 
On planes of Heart's desire. 
Soul and mind to Heaven soaring 
Wrapped in love's entrancing tire"? 

Earth life with our Sweetheart 
Hand in hand to gaily plod. 
This our mortal pilgrimage 
As lovers journey hack to God 

Heaven would be nuu'c heautifid 
Wliere God's own dreams unfold. 
And a Sw(^etheart's Paradise 
Wonld ;\(]d glories to the Soul. 



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THE SERPENT'S BITE 



Out of the shadows 
Where lurketli deceit, 
''Old Satan's Agents" 
Of d(^st ruction crcn:^]). 

Out of the gioom 
And stillness of night, 
''The Demon of Darkness" 
Slioweth his might. 

A coward and traitor 
To lunnanity's rights, 
Wlio chooseth to slay 
As a s(U pent l)ites. 

By thy sting of death 
On nnsnspecting sonls, 
Writes ''Kaiser the Beast" 
Livid on Heaven's Scroll. 

As wind and wave 
Their vigil keep, 
Over the victims 
Of tliy vile deceit. 

The hand of God 
Worked thru man^ 
The fearless sons 
Of Uncle Sam. 

Will wreak vcmgeance 
Ten thousand fold, 
As bleeds your heart 
And burns your soul. 

Kaiser Wilhelm "You Beast 
Thou shalt be taken. 
The world to consciousness 
At last doth awaken. 

But the stint and stain 
Ijinked with your demoniac name. 
"Satan's Serpents of the sea" 
Leaves a sting iu memory. 



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A SOLDIER BOY'S LOVE 



A soldier of Uncle Sam's Legions 
Dreaming- of home far away, 

And the love for which he is praying 
To ])righten his task each day. 

On tliought's airy wings in the morning 
Swift like a Carrier Dove, 
I f\y to the soul of my darling 
With my sweet message of Love. 

I am knocking at the door of your heart 

[Love. 
Please won't you let me in; 
I am lonely and wretched and weary of 
War and its fearful din ; 
I am pleading like the Angels of 

[IMercy. 
Please won't you let me in. 

i\Iy love is as pure as tlie lily, 
Free from the thoughts of all sin; 
i\Iy heart is as earnest and faithful, 
As ever the Saints have heen. 

Tell me you will think of me some tinies, 
'Twill bring a peace to my soul: 
Dare I hut hope for the best, I^ove, 
Unclaimed hy death as his toll. 

Pray for tiu^ Cavior to guide me o'er. 
Pitfalls and death traps of wars; 
Giv(^ to me the strength and endur- 

[ance, 
Of tliem that went on before. 

If in the battle I am taken, 

This privilege God grant to me : 
^ly spirit to guide and protect you, 
Your Guardian Angel to be. 



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Now after the war is all over, 
Our gallant victory's won; 

Straight to the arms of my darling, 
With Love's sweet burden I come. 

Faithful and true to my trust. Love, 
Sacred as earth life 1 plod ; 

My affections as pure as the spirit. 
That comes from its source in God, 



^'ST. MARY OF THE MOUNT 
C^ADETS'' 



Hear the martial music 

And the tread of feet, 

See their banners flying 

Coming down the street. 

Sturdy, young and gallant 

There are none of more account, 
Willing, loyal patriots 

"The Scouts upon the_ Mount" 

Freedom's spirit blooming 

In the vigor of Youth, 
When they get in action 

They will give you proof. 

Seasoned, trained, efficient 

Striving to do their best. 

With the vim of regulars 

They add zeal to their zest. 

Win the war and down the Kaiser 
Paramount, this aim in view 

Helping Uncle Sammy 

Do their bit and do it too. 



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EXPOSED 



Whon Satan tempted Christ 
He promised the world's rule, 
Christ said ''Get Thee hence, Satan' 
Behold! How the Kaiser was his fool. 

Satan hunted up the Kaiser 
They planned it all out fine, 
Now "Bill'' was to rule the world 
With, powe? and glory would :'hine. 

Old Satan claimed the universe 
Gave Kaiser Bill the earth, 
That's hew "Bill" became the most 
First caire him then Gott his boast. 

By obs(^ssion of the Devil's birth 
In his plan to rule tlu' eartli, 
Where did ycu hear ""Gott mit mere'' 
From limburger cheese and lager beer. 

•'Biir" he fell for all this Imnk 
That it taki^s but few words to tell, 
A bum steer and the devil 's junk 
That's why he's raising hell. 

This dramatic story plainly told 
A shrunken arm and a shriveled soul, 
Satan's tool and obsessed fool 
Trying to usurp Christ's rule. 

Revealed, his fate is sealed 
Falls on anxious listening ears. 
With Satan in the bottomless pit 
Bound Tor a thousand vcars. 



ABRAHAM LINCOLN 



As time comes and passes away 
And we view ihv illustrions men of to- 
day, 
All cannot help but i)e a thinking 
Of "That Grand Old Man"— Abraham 
Lincoln. 

His freedom was for body, mind and 

soul 
Unfettered by greed for fame or gold, 
And it wrote his, an everlasting name 
Bright on history's page of exceptional 

fame. 

In hearts and minds of true and loyal 

men 
With love and truth it's written again, 
On the scroll of Heaven, beautiful to the 

sight 
It's written forever by the Angels of 

Light. 

Its wondrous beauty in splendor array 
Slieds its blessings throughout endless 

days, 
As Lincoln with God cannot be severed 
So His spirit lives with us forever. 

To tlie (^nds of time may his fame ever 
ring 

And all future generations his praises 
sing, 

To imbue his spirit of Freedom into 
every soul 

For the benetit to Huiiianity that it un- 
folds. 

For if half our men were as Jesus Christ 
And the other half like old Abe Lincoln, 
We'd move Heaven down here on earth 
Before the so-called wise could be think- 
ing. 



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SINKTNn OF THE LUSITANIA 



A steaming- o'er the ocean 

Her destination to make, 

Europe's distant war-bound shores 

Witli lier load of Human freiglit ; 

Sped tlie Liner Lusitania 

To her cruel untimely fate. 

Out of the depths of the ocean 

Wielding an ungodly might. 

Dealing" death and destruction 

Came the crash of the ''Serpent's Bite. 

Murdering women and children 

In their diabolical glee, 

A menace to all Humanity 

Are the "Kaiser's Serpents of the Sea. 

wTep ! ye hearts of oak 

For death hath spoke. 

And the "Beast" has claimed 

By virtue of his regaim ; 

An exorbitant toll 

Fifteen hundred innocent souls. 

O mourn ! ye hearts of fate 
Born not to break, 
Under your load of care; 
l>ut to bravely bear, 
Till time shall decree 
A just recompense to thee. 

grieve ! ye hearts of sorrow 
'Till comes the morrow. 
When our valiant hosts: 
Flays ''Wilhelm the Gross" 
And have [)unished "'Him," 
Guiltv of this sin. 



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Lament ! loud and long 
Thy wail their funeral song-, 
Stay not your tears of grief 
Thy soul's relief; 
Though but shortly lives 
Consolation that they give. 

'Till thy melancholy gives way 

To duty's sterner sway, 

And Humanity doth awake 

Just retribution to take ; 

That will make the world free 

From this "Gott mit mere" Deity. 



HERALD 



Take this message 
spirit guide, 
To the hearts of earth 
That chaff and chide, 
Give them peace 
Good will 'wards men. 
Freedom and Democracy 
With my blessings send. 

Love's magic wand _ 
Take in your hand, 
Pass it o'er and o'er 
War's stricken land, 
Say 'tis my command 
Her fruits in season, 
Yield ten fold 
War's loss appeasing. 

Wipe out the stain 
Hell's curse on earth's domains 
Forget sorrow, want and woe, 
Learn to live in peace below; 
Cluster roses round the thorn 
Kill with( love, hate that's born, 
That where e'er feet must trod 
Deeds will prove that love is God. 



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re:\iE]\r3rance 

TO 
THE ANTELIES CREW 



Buoy our Standard 
On the oe(»an wave, 
Honor the iiieniory 
Of our noble brave. 

Plant our Banner 
Far out on the deep, 
Where the surges roll 
And our heroes sleep. 

Buoy our Ensign 

Where wild waves leap, 

And some times walk 

The Saviour's feet. ' 

Plant our Token 
Of freedom's light, 
To wave forever 
Botli day and niglit. 

Where lisps the lireeze 
And lai)s the waves, 
O'er th(^ watery tom])s 
Of our heroes' graves. 

Buoy ''Old Glory" 

On th(^ ocean's crest, 

Tn memory of our loved ones 

Ijoeked in hei' l)reast. 

May their blessings ])e 
Like these ends untold. 
The sweet babes cooing 
The ocean's ceaseless roll. 

Ijet each Mariner 
Shed an honest tear, 
As to this spot 
He doth draw near 



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That each tear drop 
In the briney deep, 
Will t*r('sh(m the ineiiiory 
For tliem that sleep. 

Let each ship's gun 
Fire a special salute, 
To pay her respects 
An honorable tribute 

In remeiubrance to 
The Ante lie's crew, 
Rocked in the depths 
Of the ocean blue. 



DISTINCTION 



Who had the pep. 

The go and g-et? 

Our boys in France. Hurrah! 

Who gave Fritz, 

The running fits? 

Our boys in Franco. Hurrah! 

Who put th-e run. 

In the hungry Hun 1 

Our boys in France. Hurrah ! 

Who's real pluck, 

Beat fiendish luck? 

Our l)oys in France. Hurrah! 

Who's fighting grit, 

IMade the Hoche quit? 

Our l)oys in France. Hurrah ! 

Who gave the Kaiser, 

Some swift riser? 

Our boys in France. Hurrah! 

Who won the fight. 

Of right against might? 

Our boys in France. Hurrah! 



KICK THE KAISER 



Kick the Kaiser 
With a Missouri mule, 
Scatter his brains 
Like sour milk gruel : 
Sweep from the earth 
This' obsessed fool, 
And rid the world 
Of Satan's own tool. 

Let his foot prints 
On tlie shores of time. 
Tell he's gone below 
His mate to find ; 
And after the grist 
Of war's wild grind, 
Erect this sign. 
For a future time. 

The Kaiser in Hades 
Has made his entry, 
With his war gods 
And nefarious gentry : 
He's gone to the place 
Where it's hot a plenty. 
And he won't be back 
Till thirtv-five twenty. 



CAN THE KAISER 



"Can" the Kaiser 
In the Furnaces of Hades, 
Where Fahrenheit reads 
Ten hundred in the shade. 

"Can" him horns and hide 
From his head to his heels, 
Where the Imps of Satan laugh 
Like a stuck hog squeals. 



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''Can "'the Kaiser 
Where the red don't fade. 
All are crazy with the heat 
For an iced lemonade. 

''Can" the Kaiser 
Where the black tnrns white 
Shrunken arms and shriveled soids 
And minds made right. 

"Can" that Beast 
And his i)rophets false, 
Make that old Turk devil 
Back to Asia waltz. 

A thousand years of 
Democracy and peace, 
When you "Can" the Kaiser 
Tlie BiMical "Beast." 

O ''Can" him where? 

Quite impolite for me to tell. 

For it soundis like, well — 

It is that place that Dant(^ pictured 

For tlie souls that fell. 



What shouts from the battle front 

Now away, boys, away, 

Let us join our brave comrades 

In the thick of the fray; 

Hear the cannons' loud booming 

Flies thick shot and shell. 

For brave hearts arc now dying 

In this maelstrom of Hell. 



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THE CRY OF JUSTICE 



Wliy, yos, ho did! Old Captain Kidd 

Paid the penalty for his crimes. 

Sliall we let loose from the hangman's 

noose, 
The greatest murderer of tlie times? 

The vilest knave that expression e'er 

gave 
An existence of mortal life, 
The foulest curse e'er put on earth 
To rule witli a Butcher's knife. 

Of wliat avail liis obsessed tale? 
"I am Die mouth-]uece of Colt" 
St. Ileloua's too neat for Ids retreat 
Or even a cemet( ry lot. 

What are our boy^ — a maniac's toys 
To cripple, slaughter and maim, — 
Did God only make virtue to rape 
And tlie innocent to be slain? 

Oil ! what of the Lusitania 
And those fifteen hundred souls, 
That Fiend's dream his sul)marin8 team 
With all their friglitful tolls? 

Shall Edith Cavell be forgot 
As her bones to dust they rot, 
And all our sorrow, want and woe 
Is to be remember(Hl not ? 

Will not one plead in justice needs 
For our boys we sacrificed, 
Will no one heed as justice pleads 
For the boys he crucified? 

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Tlie blood of the miirdorpd millions 
The souls of the innocent slain, 
Cry out to the world for justice 
In ravished humanity's name. 

Make of him an example 
This devil's obsessed tool, 
That never one mortal 
Will try this world to rule. 

Hang ! the dang old Kaiser 
Mfiko his neck stretch "English hemp," 
Boil his bones with misery's groans 
For all his ill intent. 

Wipe out the stain on Christendom's 

name 
Of his "German Kulture rot" 
Ijet the devils in hell tremble as they tell 
Of the fate of the "Me und Gott." 

For God in His wise judgment 
A much better way can find. 
To rule this world in harmony 
With a League of IMaster Minds. 



Light on the wings of morning 
A stalking one day went he, 
Into the shadows of darkness 
And the blind were made to see. 



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HANG THE KATSER 



Hang' the Kaiser 
For he's going to — well 
All God's prophets 
And the wise ones tell ; 
It now has eome 
His turn to die, 
80 hang the Kaiser 
Without one sigh. 

To nile this world 
He stumbled and fell. 
Some windjammer 
When he used to tell ; 
Gott's niit mere," 
Now waipn't that swell? 
The Devil and he 
Could sweet stories tell. 

Hosts of Heaven 
And high angels tell, 
Revelations and Daniel; 
A demon inearnate 
From grace he fell. 
His place's made ready 
For him in hell. 

80 good-bye Kaiser 
You're a-going to hell. 
To roast and to bake 
To stink and to smell ; 
You will raise in hades 
And the smoke will tell, 
They are roasting you 
On the hobs of hell". 



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RICHARD R. KING 



Hero's to a Hero 

With a heart of oak, 
Who answered the call 

When Necessity spoke; 
Who offered his services 

Without stint of fear, _ 
Tlie truest of the loyal 

A brave volunteer. 

Here's to the Heroes 

That volunteered, 
To strive for humanity 

And their loved ones dear, 
That never our fair land 

I^y the will of God, 
Should ever come under 

The HohenzoUern rod. 



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WASHINGTON 



Tho Fntlier of Our Country, Washing- 
ton. 

Far p'lH'atcr than the Duke of Welling- 
ton, 

And dearer to the patriot's heart, 

Tlian ever was Napoleon Bonaparte. 

Of all the heroes of any eountry, age or 

time 
George Washington was of tlie noblest 

kind, 
'"First in war, first in peace, and thei"!. 
First in tlie liearts of his countrymen." 

No liigher motives or grander aspira- 
tions, 

E'er swayed the mind of man tliat ruled 
a nation. 

His very soul pregnant witli Lil.erly 
soared. 

And horn our Freedom wliere the can- 
nous roared. 

Tie vanquislied our fies with liis heroes 
Many treading hare feet in tlie snow, 
]\rade tlie liead l<ow down tliat wore the 

crown 
For lie was tlie oppressor's foe. 

At Liberty's shrine lie worshiped 
TTis tributes lie paid unto God, 
His principles were freedom and justice 
The kind that the world now applaud. 

His name in our hearts lives for ever 
As his deeds in the soul of the world. 
All patriots his memory will cherish 
Whom first "Old Glory" unfurled. 

Of all the proud chieftains of earth 
Washington is the foremost to stand, 
A God-given leader and ruler 
Of freedom's Heav( n-chosi n band. 



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WOODROW WILSON 



Go search the world for your men of might 
Crowned with the battle lanrels of victory bright; 
Go search for the good, the staunch, and the true, 
But bring U. S. the man that can better do. 
Go rummage the sayings of the Ancient Just 
By sages wdiose bodies now mingle with the kindred 

dust, 
Compare the wisdom in any wa\ 
Woodrow AVilson has so uniquely displayed. 
A "past master" of the diplomatic art 
With love for his country fuU at heart, 
[Turn ff led in temperament, unbiased in mind 
Pie stands a veritable paragon of his kind. 
Like Washington and Lincoln he will live forever 
In the minds for he's more than clever. 
A stable landmark amid the waves of factions, 
A Solomon in judgment, a David in actions, 
A solid rock of protection in ''diverse times," 
A bulwark for the just of all mankind. 
All hail the conquering heroes when they come, 
Praire their deeds of valor when bloody work is 

done, 
Crown tliem with a regal splendor 
To outdo customs of ages gone before. 
But let U. S. crown tliis noble champion 
For so few likc/ his kind to us seldom come 
Let us decorate him with honor and glory. 
Let every tongue help tell the wonderful story, 
Let all our voices help shout his praise 
To show our appreciation for his patriotic ways ; 
Let every expression lielp write his well-earned 

fame 
Bright in the hearts and minds of true and loyal men, 
En undying splendor with a spirit of liame 
Woodrow Wilson's illustrious name. 



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'•PRINCE MICHAEL 



To a proi)l(' tliat are chosen 
In a land Cod set apart, 
Caiiie a Spirit, ^rand and noI)l<> 
To a loyal Patriot. 

In the times of "divers trou])le" 
When the world was all atiame 
With a war of greed and hatred 
The world's rule for one to gain. 

As a shepherd ever mindful 
For God's people took his stand, 
That Liherty, Truth and Justice 
Sliould ])e had in every land. 

Like a David to slay Goliath 

By the grace of God he came. 

In the Spirit he's "Prince Michael' 

Tho Woodrow Wilson he his name. 

After the "Beast" has been taken 
And the "False Prophet" bound. 
Quiet wldspcrs dare to mention 
"Prince ^lichael" had come down. 

On the dawning of the morning 
When this truth unfettered rise, 
Yon will realize his greatness 
When the scales fall from your eyes. 

Now like unto another 
No where can you find, 
To do this special duty 
For liis mission is divine. 



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THE PASSING OF JAMES WHTT- 
COMB RILEY 



Death has put his cruel stamp 
On James Whitcomb Riley's brow, 
All that expressed mortal life 
Is but earthy matter now. 

The spirit of youth he once possessed 
Enjoyed life's blessings 'and its pleas- 
ures, 
All that God through nature gives 
By lier laws and measures. 

The God I Am has withdrawn 

That functioned in this lump of astral 

clay, 
His loved ones in sorrow consign 
To the grave, to moulder and decay. 

Til at body was but the haliitation 
For the intelligence that took its flight, 
The mortal home of soul and being 
Tliat tliey bury out of sight. 

But we know his spirit liveth - 
From this body that has flown, 
Will ])e found upon some high level 
Just around "God's crystal throne." 

Up in that place called Heaven 
Where saints are really known. 
Where the Angels sing in glory 
And tlie Christians gather home. 

You will And James Whitcomb Riley 
Where the true and upright meet. 
You will find him with the "meek and 

lowly" 
Where the Saviour stoi)s to greet. 



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HEEDING THE CALL 



Forty Kings in khaki 
Ten in navy bine. 
Our family's patriotic 
Next year I'm going too. 
Uncle Sam is calling me 
His honor to defend. 
From grandson to granddad 
Our mite with might we lend. 
L^nele Sam is calling me 
Far across the sea, 
He calls me in the spirit, 
To fight for Liberty. 
He asks me like a patriot 
i\Iy services to give, 
For freedom and democracy 
And the rights of man to live. 
I 'm on my way to Berlin 
To "can" old Kaiser Bill, 
To civilize his cannibals 
With Yankee pluck and skill. 
I hear the voice in spirit 
That calls me to the fray, 
I see the sacrifice of heroes 
The price that peace must pay; 
I see the hosts of Heaven 
All robed in purest white, 
Show me tliis world's salvation 
Can't be won unless we fight. 



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WHAT OUR BOYS HAVE DONE 



Tliey have added honors 
To U. S.'s "Fighting Name" 
Made new world's history 
And won exceptional fame. 

Trod the field of battle 
Where heroes' blood was shed, 
While thickly strewn 'round tliem 
Lay the ])odies of their dead. 

They went forth to achieve, 
Death stalked on every liand, 
But by the "Grace of God" 
Won victor's laurels grand. 

For they were wont to go 
Where deeds of valor bright. 
Would prove to all the world 
Til at "right could conquer might." 

Proud and haughty war-lords 
Who of giant powers boast, 
Tried to enslave the world 
That history now will roast. 

Pitted against the "Yanks" 
IMarvels from over the sea, 
Who vanquished the "Mighty" 
And made way for Liberty. 

In the soul of the world 
On history's page of fame, 
They wrote for everlasting 
Tlie Yankees' valiant name. 



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WHAT OUR BOYS HAVE DONE 



Out of the throes 
Of ultimate defeat, 
Out from in under 
The giant war-lord's feet 

Out of his, grasping 
And merciless hand, 

They rescued hlood-wreaking 
A war-stricken land. 

Out from in under 
His iron shod heels. 
And the Intter lash 
Tliat a tyrant wields. 

From slavery's bonds 
And the cruelest fate. 
That a demon incarnate 
Can express in hate. 

From his savage claws 
And death-dealing paws, 
From the flaming maws 
Of his cannons' jaws. 

From his idiotic sass 
And poisoned gas, 
His hrains of brass 
And powdered glass. 

From this Prince of Hades 
And his hobs of Hell, 
They've rescued the world 
And they did it right well. 



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MIKE M'C ANN'S ALTBI 



After the war 

On tlie golden shore, 

When God says "I\Iike McCnnn; 

Now what has been done . . * . , 

Did, you scrap or run, . s vm'.i Ik;/ 

Or fight like a real Irish man?" 

You can answer and say 

In an honorable way, 

"Now, Lord, I was going some; 

I just slaughtered and slew 

Huns and Boehes for you. 

And kept the Turk on the run. 

"In No Man's Land 

With an unstayed hand, 

I fought like a wild liear eat ; 

I beat poor Fritz 

With my Irish wits. 

Now what do you tliiuk of that? 

' ' Some swift riser 

I gave the Kaiser, 

Right in the slack of his pants ; 

He shed red tears 

When I boxed his ears, 

And drove him clear out of France. 

"Across the river 

I plugged his liver. 

While on the way to Berlin; 

Where the Rhine flows 

I busted his nose, 

Do you tliink thnt was a sin? 

"Dp to Essen 

I kept him a guessing, 

With many a punch and a slap ; 

When like a cyclone 

I lieat on his dome. 

And swiped liim clenr off from the map. 



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VICTORY 



On llic lijittlefields of l^hiropo 

AVhcn all nations were at war. 

The Germans swept through l^elgium 

And they liathed poor France in gore. 

Italy di'ivcn to despair 

T!u' l^iili.di were hrongid to bay, 

Wlien Russia quit, the ciy went up 

I'^ii' r. Si. to sav(^ the day. 

j^liout ! the battle rvy of l^'reedom 
The Stars and Stri!)es unfui'l, 
]\rarshal our sons, ye eA'ery one 
Oive Liberty to the world. 
Conies the answer hack to loved ones 
Onr heroes tell tlie story, 
TTuns on the run, ^ietory's won 
They've ei-own(Ml U. S. with glory. 

Our stui'dy lads of tendei' age 
All thought 'twould be a I'lunder. 
From the "Sticks" to with lighters mix 
With real old blood and thunder: 
The parlor ])oy and mothei-'s joy 
War's decree all came undei'. 
They went to woi'k without a shirk 
Aiul showed the world a wonder. 

The Gorman hordes' great onward rush 
They stopped at the river ]\Iarne, 
Here's a toast to the Yankee host 
That kept Paris from Hiurs harm. 
The huge giins roared, the birdmen 

soared 
Tb.e battle was at its height. 
The Yanks started their grand advance 
And the Iluns were put to tlight. 



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WHAT WE DID TO THE KAISER 



It Avas in limes none will forget 
That was living here on earth, 
When war swept o'er tlie continent 
Europe's liell was given birth; 
Fiendish deeds by vamps committed 
Prince of Hades all outdone, 
Kaiser striving and conniving 
For a scat up in the sun. 

O ! what did we do to the Kaiser? 

Now it takes our l)oys to tell, 

Tliey treated him rough, the darn old 

bluff, 
Why our boys just gave him — well 
They say it was something awful, Nell 
For it takes but one short word to tell. 
Just listen to those Yankees yell 
Why our l)oys just gave him Hell. 

"]\b> und (iott" waxed great and 

mighty 
In liis own and other lands 
Had tile Old World nearly throttled 
In tlie liollow of his hands; 
His coveted prize, b(^fore his eyes 
In liis mind l)egan to stand. 
Till lie fooled with tlie l)usiness end 
Of your good old Uncle Sam. 

Then the ]^oor tool and his world's rule 
Had a mighty tumbling down, 
His seat in the sun went on the ])um 
Th(^ old Kaiser lost his crown ; 
We killed his goat, the darn old bloke, 
When the Yanks came marching in. 
Now the capital is Washington 
Inst(\nd of old Berlin. 



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GOING TO IT 



Hoar tlie lit'es and drums a-beating 
They are calling us to France, 
Far across the briny ocean 
To stay the German advance ; 
Tlie Hun hordes are pushing forward 
Sweeping all along their path, 
Their main object is Gay Paris 
For to vent tlieir fi(^ndish wrath. 

Shout the call to rally, Hurra li I 
Unfurl the Flag of the free, 
Beat the drums for Columbia 
Let them roll far over the sea ; 
Cheer for the soldier and sailor 
Hurrah! for the volunteer. 
Play "America's ^larch Triumphant" 
Uncle Sam has naught to fear. 

Just see our splendid troop ships 
Glile swiftly o'er the ocean, 
Every heart of their human freight 
Peats with a true devotion: 
Swift to the battle's front they ily 
Like tlu^ eagle at its prey, 
It was their Yankee pluck and grit 
For the Allies, won the day. 

Behold tlie Hash and battle's flame 
Like Hell ,on earth a-blooming, 
The screeching shells, the bullets zip 
The big guns loudly booming, 
The die is cast, tliey meet at last 
By what they done to the Hun, 
Paris saved from the Kaiser's raid 
And a victory nobly won. 



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WHAT OLJK JiOYS GAVE THE 
KAISER 



In the Times of "Divers Trouble" 
Was this world with war aflame, 
Allies beaten to a frazzle 
And a-giving up the game; 
Russian Reds and Bolsheviki 
"Cowards Brand" on fighters name, 
When the Yanks set their foot upon 
Europe's battle fields of fame. 

We gave them "Hail Columbia" 
What they never did expeet, 
Their forty years of training 
Wasted sauer-kraut and speek; 
For we waded thru eraek Uhlans, 
Never can the world forget 
How we taught the Kaiser 
All the Yankees to respect. 

Prom the ]\Iarne up to the Rhine-land 
We made the Boche weary, 
Valiant Fritz took running fits 
From INIons to Chateau-Thierry; 
At Belleau woods and the Argonne 
Of Yankees he got skeery, 
Back to the Rhine he began to climb 
Of death he was quite leery. 

Prom the start unto the finish 

We slaughtered the Huns like swine, 

A hundred to one and then some 

But their odds we didn't mind; 

We out-generaled and out-fought them 

"Kamerad" made the cowards whine, 

By a slick trick they escaped the whip 

Wlien the Armistice was signed. 



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ARRAIGN]\IENTS 



Who killed young Roosevelt? 
1, said the Boche flyer, 
I killed young Quentin, 
Because I flew higher. 

Who'll toll the bell? 
I will, says Father Time, 
And down thro the ages 
You' will hear its chime. 

Wiio'll sing tlie dirge? 
I, screeiued the shell. 
For many sad tales 
Doth my tongue tell. 

Who'll preach the sermon? 
I, says the "Grim Reaper," 
For I can speak well 
Of this peaceful sleeper. 

Who'll pay a tri))ute 
Of honor and respect. 
That naught in the future 
Will its glory deflect? 

I will, says Daniel M. King, 
With my good typewriter, 
I'll honor the memory 
Of this brave young flghter. 

So emotions will surge 
In your heaving chest. 
Like tlie billows that roll 
O'er the ocean's crest. 

Wlio '11 dig his ■ grave ? 
I will, says Jack Quade, 
For the record he made 
I'll dig his grave. 

Who'll bury this. Hero? 
I will, says the Air Knight, 
I'll Imry young Quentin 
Because it is right. 



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QUENTIN ROOSEVELT 



0. dauntless Knight 
Of the dizzy height, 
Thou soldier of the sky; 
Where streaming rays 
Of dawning days, 
'ercome the darkest night ; 
Thou wends thy flight, 
And fearest not to die. 

Where tempest blast 
Deep thunders crash, 
Lightnings cleft the sky; 
Where cyclones born 
And Firmament's torn, 
By the cruel elements 
The God of storm has sent; 
Thou chooseth for to fly. 

Like a meteor 

From a distant shore, 

Thou skimmed the azure blue ; 

And mounted high and free 

In its transparent sea. 

In the consciousness of right 

P^ager for the fight. 

For the world your best to do. 

In a high domain 

Fair fame hast gained, 

Our Crusader of the Right; 

We know 'tis ne'er to die 

Tho worlds forget to cry. 

Who marks the sparrow's fall 

Doth know them all, 

The Hosts of Truth and liiglit. 



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LAMENTATIONS 



O Theodore! 

Thy son, Quentin, 
You'll set no more, 
In flesh and blood 

This earth to roam, 
A Boehe Aee 

Has sent him home. 

O Roosevelt! 

No doubt thy loss 
Is keenly felt. 

And thou hast lingered 
Ot'times sad and long, 
Where passeth not 
The joyful throng. 

But in the course 

Where memory grows 
Aged with remorse, 

And eontrite thoughts 

Like flaming darts, 

Poinds the vitals 

In loving hearts. 

Tho greater sous 

Thou still have left, 
Quentin leaves you 
Quite sore bereft, 
Of a brave and 
Loyal son. 

Who hajK hif duty 
Nobly done. 

With a happy smile 
No mure you greet, 
But in the silenee 
Oftim^^s weep. 

And dream of him 
In slumbers deep, 
As in the spirit 
Thou oftimes meet. 



/t) 



Thy conscience sore 

And lieart strings tore, 
With tribulations 
That come with war; 
You ne'er will rest 
Till mind doth soar, 
In consciousness 

To "Yonder Shore." 

Across the sea 

Of God and Nature's 
Vast Eternity, 

Where time and distance 
Naught can sever, 
The eternal now 

From all forever 

It's earth to earth 
And dust to dust, 
So like the evil 

The wise and just. 
Goes their bodies 
Down to the grave 
As in their silent 

Homes they're laid. 

While their spirits, 
Minds and soul. 
Seek higher levels 
To more unfold. 
Back to nature 
Back to the sod, 
Back to Glory 

And back to God. 



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THE PASSING 

OF 

THEODORE ROOSEVELT 



Deaih with ail liis awful stillness 
Without a warning drew apace, 
Wrapped tlie form of Theodore Roose- 
velt 
In his deep, soleiim and cold embrace. 

Mystery's mantle spread o'er him 
The veil that divides man from God, 
His soul lias flown his Temple Home 
The spirit ways of life to plod. 

Death sealed his lips with a silence 
That seldom any e'er has broke. 
His tongue has ceased to utter speech 
No sound comes from his throat. 

His familiar voice we have heard 
That oft the echoes has awoke. 
Wlien with real patriotic pride 
He most strenuously had spoke. 

Has flitted with his breath of life 
That from out his nostrils went, 
Now Roosevelt is no more 
His days on earth are spent. 

The smile that wreathed his countenance 
Has turned into a stolid stare. 
And the flush of joy is Aanished 
Like the shadows in thin air. 

His eyes that beamed with pleasure 
When appreciation was shown. 
Have lost their flash and luster 
That his associates have known. 



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His hand we grasped in Brotherly Love 
lias lost its heartly shake. 
Doth rise no more to emphasize 
Some important speech he'd make. 

Roosevelt has gave up tlie Gliost 
For expression's intermission, 
Ilis spirit's flown to his Heavenly Home 
Left iLS all in deep contrition. 

His robust form is laid to rest 
In the still quiet of the tomb. 
And the secret of its silence 
Sheds on aU a shroud of gloom. 

But all the time, a thought in mind 
Well keep for him both I and you. 
And history will not forget 
He was loyal, staunch and true. 

So we wrapped him in the flag forever 
In the folds of the Red, Wliite and Blue, 
For he was a soldier and a hero 
And an American thru and thru. 



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THEODORP: ROOSEVELT, SR. 



What can be done 
By mere mankind, 
Roosevelt proved 
To the potent mind. 

No wit nor fancy 
Did him deceive, 
'Twas his to strive 
And to achieve. 

'Tis lives like his 
That help mankind, 
Life's high levels 
To seek and find. 

While doubting dotards 
Would scoff and stare, 
Roosevelt was there 
To do and dare. 

A mark of progression 
On the face of Time, 
A light in the world 
And a ]\L^ster mind. 

No soul like his 
Will pine in hell, 
Who lives this life 
And lives it well. 



WHAT FOR ]\IUST WE HAVE WAR 



Tliiek and fast the war clouds gather 
Where peace reigned all serene, 
Burst and break with awful vengeance 
Like the climax of a dream; 
Quick the rank and file are marshaled 
Fond good-byes are sadly said, 
Brave hearts now so proudly beating 
Will be numbered with the deaa. 

Ne'er half war's horrors can be told 
Men to wade in others' gore, 
Poor bleeding hearts and blighted souls 
Pray what for must we have war; 
All strife is hell the records tell 
The innocent cruelly slain, 
IMost precious life is sacrificed 
Let it not be all in vain. 

Sweetheart, home, mother and loved 

ones 
All that's dear they leave behind. 
Just to face death and destructiorr 
Wlierein justice will you find; 
Death stalks fortli to win his laurels 
From the friend and foe alike, 
On all a tribute he doth levy 
In the strife of wits and might. 

''Peace on earth. Good Will," my 

brother 
Is the song to sing to men. 
Do you good to one another 
In the ways that best you can; 
For this life is short at longest 
Its journey will soon be o'er. 
Boast not him who is the strongest 
Death may first knock at your door. 



LIEUTENANT BLAIR THAW 

Now every liour 
Death claims toll, 
Lieutenant Blair Thaw 
Is added to his roll. 
A valiant liero 
Of the aviation corps. 
Has wended his flight 
To that other shore. 
To duty's call 
And supreme sacrifice. 
He gave his all- 
One precious life. 
On memory's page 
Of heroic fame, 
With bravery's splendor 
He wrote his name. 
For Freedom's cause 
Humanity and God, 
The earth to be safe 
For mortals to trod. 
While peac( fully sleeps 
'Neath yonder sod, 
The body whose soul 
Has ri^turned unto God. 



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WELCOME 351 ST 



"Old Pop Pitt" and Pittsburgh town 
Greets their boys of world renown, 
All dressed up for a jub'lee 
To welcome boys from "Oversea." 

Flags and banners everywhere 
Martial music fills the air, 
Hear the tramp of marching feet 
See them coming down the street. 

Hail our heroes, bold and brave 
Just home o'er the bounding wave. 
The Three Hundred and Fifty-First 
None the least and not the w^orst. 

See how each one's face doth shine 
Victory's stamped on every line. 
Proud of them and what they done 
With their help we beat the Hun. 

Oentlemen in all respects 
J^onor on your race reflects. 
Fighters to the very core 
Better men ne'er had before 

Colonel Carpenter's commend 
Of our Colored fighting men, 
He quite honestly has told 
A bright future doth unfold. 

Sure we're proud, and shout it loud 
"Old Pop Pitt" and Pittsburgh crowd. 
All dressed up for the Jub'lee 
To welcome boys from "Oversea." 



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'THE 369TH" 
HARLEM'S OWN' 



O i:ail ye! "Harlem's Own" 
The 369th New Yorkers, 
Brck from tlie fighting zone 
Says boys ! they are corkers. 

Get you next to their ways 
A fighting with the French, 
One hundred and ninety-one days 
In the front line trench. 

The very first to reach 
That famous river Rhine, 
Just a keeping up with 
Napoleon Bonaparte's time. 

Young Johnson and Roberts 
Captured twenty-four Huns, 
Now just look a here, boys, 
That there was going some. 

Talk about your crack troops 
From hills and valleys green, 
Your Colored IMan's no slacker 
His fighting was no dream. 

Praise your noble Red Man' 
Cruel and bold in days of old, 
Here's to our loyal Black Man 
With hearts as true as gold. 

hail ye! Alexander 
And RobiuFon likewise too. 
Your soldiers are all heroes 
And fighters thru and thru. 

By your deeds of bravery 
On History's Page of Fame, 
You've wrote for everlasting 
The Black Man's fighting name. 



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OTEALl^lA KING 

Gtcallia King, Richard King's four-year- 
'd sister, thought a great deal of her big 

o'her. She Diissed him very much the 
( cond time he went to war; not knowing 
ha reason why for him staying away from 

m:e, ske asked her mother. On being told 
. r brother was in Prance fighting the Ger- 

ans, she exclaimed: "I am going to Prance 

d spank those Germans and take my dear 
i other and march him straight back homo." 

My brother is a soldier hoy 
My heart's with him at war, 
I would like to visit him 
On Europe's distant shore. 

I'd kill all those Boches 

Beyond the briny foam, 

I 'd take my dear brother 

And mareli liim straic^lit ])aek liome. 

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LIEUT. COL. WLLLIAM TITAAY 



Peerless Knight 
Of the Stellar Heights, 
Thou coininander in the air; 
Who wends thy flight 
Where the Cosmo light 
Of myriad suns doth flare. 

Beyond earth's pale 
And the sweeping gale, 
Where souls this path hath plod 
O'er Heaven's highway 
To the promised day 
Of the everlasting God. 

Thy laurels won 
For deeds you've done, 
i^y none can we compare ; 
For thou hast wrought 
And ])rought to naught, 
Cruel vultures in tiie air. 

To the ends of time 

On earth we'll find, 

l>right records kept of tliee; 

For thou hast taught 

By the way you fouglit, 

Tlie eagles to be free. 

A wondrous fame 

In history to gain, 

The world has ever saw; 

We crown you King 

O'er the eagle's wing 

Lieut. Col. William Thaw. 



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GOOD-BYE, DOC CAVEN 



Well, good-bye, Doc Caven 
I just can't tell you why, 
There's. a tremor in my voice 
And a moisture in my eye. 

There's a sense of love and duty 
That thrills me thru and thru, 
As I gra.sp your hand in friendship 
To say farewell to you. 

I know what you are leaving 
The ties that you must break. 
In comforts of home-life 
The sacrifice you will make. 

I know it takes a mighty effort 
For another man to give. 
All he holds dear in life 
For his fellow man to live. 

But Freedom is the spirit 
Tliat calls you to the fray, - 
And Liberty is the principle 
That holds you in its sway. 

Your sacrifice is noble 
No greater love hath he, 
Who gave his all in all 
The world to better be. 

Go! and may God bless you. 
The l)est word I have to say. 
Is Wcilk hand in hand with Christ 
Thi'u tlie \wvi\H of your way. 



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r.EE LEAVIS 



Writton for Ln^ Jjowis by his rcciuost 
het'ore lie .joined the Aiiny 

Old Lee Lewis 
Was a carpenter man. 
Some wind-jammer 
Like a h\g brass band. 

Joined tlie army 
An aviation corps. 
And sailed away to 
Europe's war-bound shore. 

He took to tlie air 
Like a dove-tail kite, 
And soon Lee Lewis 
Was lost to sight. 

He wended his iliglit 
To the stellar heiglit, 
Where the clouds were few 
And a milky white. 

Took it in his head 
To visit St. Peter, 
Kept going on up 
A little bit steeper. 

He liung his plane 
On St. Peter's fence, 
For poor Lee Lewis 
Hnd v.o better sense. 

He goes straigl)t up 
And walks in the door 
Says now "Old Peter 
Don't vou get sore." 



"I came to visit 

But I can't stay long, 

For I'm a soldier 

Do you think it's wrong? 

"O how is Johnston 
And Harry ]\[cBride, 
Does the old devil tan 
A drunkard's hide? 

' ' Now where is God 
And His crystal throne, 
Does the Devil live happy 
When his wife's at home? 

"Show me the angels 
Let me hear them sing, 
Do they ever get flip 
And flop their wings?" 

"Where is the place 
Called Purgatory, 
And the horder lands 
Of Heaven's glory? 



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"Who is the jailer 
For the lost souls, 
Do you get the cash 
When death takes toll? 

"0 1 feel hungry 
How a])out some eat, 
And where can I wash 
My old front feet? 

"Now say, St. Peter, 
I began to think, 
It's just about time 
We had a little drink?" 



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St. Peter rose up 

Says, ''Look here j^ouiig man 

Hell is your place," 

And he gave liim a slam. 

Knocked him clear off 
Heaven's back porch, 
Down into Hell to 
Roast and to scorch. 

So it's g'ood-bye, Lee 
Tho we mourn your fate, 
"Keep the home tires burning' 
Both earlv and late. 



SPECIAL COMPLBIENTS TO OUR 
BOYS 



By "The Carpenter Poet" 
Here's a tribute to your laurels won 
In memory for the deeds you've done, 
IVIay these grand sentiments never fade 
Nor the exceptional records you have 

made. 

D. M. KING 



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IN ]\IEMORY OF WILLTAIM WARD 



A Provincial Volunteer 

Somewhere in Flanders 

Near the borders of France, 
Gallantly stemming 

The German advance. 

In this maelstrom of strife 
Of right against might, 

Where raged the battle 

And fierce the fight. 

A brave, noble patriot 
Departed this life, 

Dauntless young Ward 

Made the supreme sacrifice 

That others might live 

To the end of their days, 
In this world made safe 

From a demon's ways. 

He carried his cross 

His life he laid down. 
For all of humanity 

In the name of the crown. 

I\[ay he quickly awake 
To a physical birth, 

To enjoy the blessings 

Of peace on earth. 



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FORD'S PEACE JUNKET 



A party of peace sereeehers 
Like boobs on the bleachers, 
A trip decided to take. 

To end this cruel war 
Stop the shedding of gore, 
For pure lumianity's sake. 

To hold an ela])orate confab 
With the sufficiency of gab, 
For terms warring nations to meet. 

To dispense with their arms 
From a doing more harm, 
To reign in harmony sweet. 

So tliey chartered at a beckon 
The good ship Oscar the Second, 
To ferry them over the deep. 

But alas and alack 

If they never come back. 

Like McGinty get wet feet. 

Witli sand in their gills 
Rudiments for cod liver pills, 
And food for the fishes to eat. 

Then it's good-bye Ford 

With your crowd on board, 

Why didn't you take Bill Bryan? 

On your famous "Peace Junket" 

Now who would a thunkit, 

In the days of "Auld Aung Syne." 

Now we think it's a shame 

In ])eace's Holy name, 

To leave ])oor "Teddy" behind. 



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For it takes the brave 

To sail o'er the wave, 

To bluff the devils on the Rhine. 

Snre a judge and a poet 

W(41 now we all know it, 

TaPt with an injunction would shine. 

But a su])marine team 

Would felicate their dream, 

So peace with her fetters could bind. 

If a torpedo should plunkit 
This little old jitney junket. 
Would be something quite hard to find. 

But the world would go on 

As ever before and anon, 

With its grist of affairs to grind. 

So if Ford's peace junket 
Should go caflunket, 
It would be but an incident with time. 
p. S.— Written l^efore the boat left 
the dock. 



THE ITLTBrATUM 



Christ standing on the shores of Eter- 
nity with His faithful spirit band, looks 
across a sea of blood between Him and 
war's stricken land; human skulls piled 
high, the battle flame lights the murky 
sky, shows the devastation of desolation, 
with no hopes of a peace consolation; 
says Uncle Sam, prepare ye the land for 
my kingdom is near at hand. 

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ON FLANDERS FRONT 



On the Flanders front 
Beneath little mud mounds, 
Where the stars shine out 
And the sun glares down. 

Where the moon by night 
Sheds her somber rays. 
On those little heaps 
'Neath whieh our heroes lay 

Tn the shadow of their eross 
Where the poppies grow. 
The sad winds sigh 
For our dead you know. 

Where the angels cry 
And shed pearly tears. 
And the spirit whispers 
Tn your soul you hear. 

Where the heavens weep 
At their morning prayers, 
For our dear boys 
That lie buried there. 

On the Flanders front 
These dear boys sleep, 
Wliile a million hearts 
Are in anguish steeped. 

IMay God in Heaven 

From His throne look down, 

And bless our dear boys 

^Neath those little mud mounds. 



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VICTORY TRIUMPHANT 



Bells are gaily ringing 
Hear the joyful sound, 
Angels sweetly singing 
Peace on earth is found; 
Hosts of Heaven gather 
For the jubilee, 
Welcome Woodrow Wilson 
Home from "Oversea." 

Shout the joyful tidings 

War on earth is done, 

Praise ye God Almighty 

For our victory won ; 

jVlillions swell the chorus 

Leagiie of Nations song, 

Sing it every mortal 

Shout it loud and long, 

While we go marching to glory. 

The world now sees the glory 
Of the dawning of the day, 
When strife on earth is ended 
No more the battle's fray; 
No more will earth be shaken 
By the roar of mighty gun. 
No more the dying soldier 
When the day is being done ; 
No more the faithful sweetheart 
For her lover waits in vain. 
No more the widowed mother 
Sits a weeping for her slain ; 
Peace on earth has conquered 
Good will must rule the day. 
While we go marching to glory. 



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Progress, onward, upward, 
We are on the climb; 
Watch the V. S. marching 
With old Father Time. 
See the great and mighty, 
How tliey gaze with awe. 
For we know and do tliingsr 
Quicker than th(\y saw. 

We're a chosen peo])le 

Oft it has been told, 

God has blessed this nation 

As in days of old; 

We have a destiny 

Yes bright as the sun, 

'Tis to guide all nations 

Ere our work is done, 

Wliile we go marching to glory 



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AS I SEE IT 



How proud of this country and his fel- 
low n^an should every American citizen be! 
Hew proud he should be of our achieve- 
irents! How proud he should be of what our 
b03 s did on the battle fields of France! What 
an incentive for him to put forth every 
available effort to increase in knowledge, 
to be more perfect in trade or profession, 
not only that he may become of higher rank 
and station in life, for the benefit it affords 
him, but that he may bo the means by his 
advancement, to spur others to greater effort 
by seeing that which can be accomplished, 
and thereby help to raise all to a much bet 
ter condition of business, social and working 
standard; that all may more fully enjoy the 
blessings and privileges that their birth- 
right and citizenship entitles them to, in 
this, the greatest and leading nation of the 
world. What wonders will be done her, 
when all come into the full realization that 
our powers are practically unlimited and 
very little restriction has been placed on our 
miental faculties, to delve into the mysteries 
and occult things of science and life. By 
virtue of our birth-right in this land of 
Freedom, the world's salvation, we are en- 
dowed with the undaunted spirit of Prog- 
ress, that leads to the highest pinnacle of 
success in all lines of life that can be at- 
tained by mortal man. What privileges will 
we enjoy, when we can soar to those heights 
of mentality and see our grand future laid 
out before us! From its dawning glory to 
the reigning grandeur, guiding the nations 
ol' earth. What an inducement to progress 
and to help others to be a part and take an 
Important part in this great world's drama 
that is being staged by a Master hand to 



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enlighten the world with Liberty, to free the 
world fiom superstition, oppression and 
Clime, by the true exemplification of our 
principles of justice and humanity; to ele- 
\ale the standard of the world's morale. In- 
crease its intellectuality and harmonize the 
discordant factions with truth and mercy. 
Like tree born n.ien on our own free soil, 
every heart should beat and pulsate in tune 
to these higher vibrations; every chest 
should heave with righteous pride and ex- 
pand with every breath of Freedom inhaled. 
To know that there is no position too lofty 
to attain, no obstacle too great to overcome, 
no state or condition of mental enlighten- 
ment too high to reach, no secrets of life or 
death so hidden or occult that we should not 
know and understand. No rights or privil- 
eges so great or exalting but what all should 
enjoy on a common level, and when at such 
a time we will have accomplished this, how 
much short of heaven on earth will this, 
the "Garden Spot" of the world, be? The 
land where once was sea, God made anew 
for you and me. 



As yeast raises bread 
Knowledge raises the standard 
Of intellectuality, the morals 
And morales of any people. 



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